Pahiatua is a former New Zealand parliamentary electorate in the Wairarapa region.
It existed from 1896 to 1996, and was represented by nine Members of Parliament, including Prime Minister Keith Holyoake for 34 years.
Early holders of the seat were John O'Meara from 1896 to 1904, Bill Hawkins from 1904 to 1905, Robert Beatson Ross from 1905 to 1911, James Escott from 1911 to 1916, Harold Smith from 1916 to 1919, Archibald McNicol from 1919 to 1922, and Alfred Ransom from 1922 to 1943.
[6] The seat was held by Prime Minister Keith Holyoake for 34 years, until he resigned to become Governor-General.
[7] He was succeeded by John Falloon, who chose to retire in 1996 when the seat was abolished.